Ultimatum by Roger D. Aycock

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Author Aycock, Roger D., 1914-2004
Title Ultimatum
Note Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Ultimatum" by Roger D. Aycock is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around an encounter between an Earthman, Winant, and an alleged Martian envoy named Yardana, who comes to warn humanity about the dangers of their technological advancements and the influence of alien entities on Earth. The narrative unfolds in a tense atmosphere where the stakes involve the fate of multiple worlds due to human warfare and scientific progress. The plot is set in a small Indiana hotel room, where Winant encounters his uncle, who claims to be from Mars. As the story progresses, Yardana reveals that Martians have been observing Earth and perceive humanity's atomic discoveries as a significant threat, potentially endangering their civilization. Winant, initially skeptical, learns that Yardana is on a mission to advocate for Earth's destruction to safeguard the Martian way of life. However, the story takes an unexpected twist as Winant reveals his own intentions, equipped with a weapon from Venus, leading to a dramatic and shocking conclusion that questions the motivations and survival instincts of different civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Earth (Planet) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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